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About the store
Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora have a combined 53 years experience of teaching in the classroom and many, many hours of one-on-one tutoring. Although Jay may not appreciate how it will be noted that there is a significant age difference between us, our success as a small company is the product of understanding, monitoring and helping students maintain key mathematical disciplines. Our goals are established by our line of "trendy" and creative products.
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Preview of Solving Systems of Equations in Geometric Applications

Solving Systems of Equations in Geometric Applications

In this activity, students will 1) set up a system for each problem. 2) solve for x and y. 3) use their x and y values to find additional information about each problem. Students will need to have an understanding of properties of parallel lines, the base-angle theorem, supplementary angles, triangle sum theorem, Pythagorean theorem, and perimeter and area of triangles. Two practice sets are given with answer keys. This was created by Matt Lora at Value Added Publishing. Our store link is h
Preview of 50 Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles

50 Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles

The foundation for all upper level math is based upon two subjects now required by nearly all high schools in the United States - algebra and geometry. The concepts and applications of variables, exponential laws, polynomial manipulation, and finding solution sets in algebra are necessary for all future work in mathematics. Developing a system, using logic, and working with two- and three-dimensional figures are all components of a traditional geometry course. They, too, are extremely important
Preview of "Criss-Cross Will Make Ya Think, Think!"

"Criss-Cross Will Make Ya Think, Think!"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be … - Using parallel lines and transversals to find missing angles measurements Authors: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzz
Preview of Pre-Algebra Proverbs WITH Explanations,Supplementary Mini-Textbook,algebra

Pre-Algebra Proverbs WITH Explanations,Supplementary Mini-Textbook,algebra

We have decided to take one of our more popular puzzle series and make it even more user-friendly in a couple ways. First, we are making each of the books in the series entirely digital for those who prefer digital to hard copy (for those who prefer hard copy please go to our Value Added Publishing site) and second, we will be writing introductory explanations for EACH of the individual mathacrostics puzzles. Pre-Algebra Proverbs Mathacrostics has now been completed. This listi
Preview of Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,reflections,Plane and Simple

Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,reflections,Plane and Simple

Plane and Simple In this graphing puzzle, the student will: 1). plot points in the first quadrant of a coordinate plane. 2). reflect a plane-figure across the y-axis Please do not be intimidated by the 8.1 Core Standard number if it appears in the "core numbers" . . . it is the one that has the student work with reflections (among other things). Our reflections are not all that complex. Our Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle series is intended to offer different slants and blends from most of the
Preview of "Similar Tastes" PROVERB

"Similar Tastes" PROVERB

In this puzzle from the book, PRE-ALGEBRA PROVERBS, students will be … -Decoding a proverb by William Shakespeare - Finding missing sides of similar geometric figures Author: Jay Waggoner, Value Added Publishing Get all 51 Pre-Algebra Proverb puzzles by purchasing this MATHACROSTICS book for only $9.95! See below for details. For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-A
Preview of "Angle Measures"

"Angle Measures"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be… - Finding missing angle measures within parallel lines and triangles Author: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books c
Preview of "What's Their Angle?" PROVERB

"What's Their Angle?" PROVERB

In this puzzle from the book, PRE-ALGEBRA PROVERBS, students will be … -Decoding a proverb from Proverbs Chapter 26, Verse 23 - Using angle sum, parallel lines and transversals, and supplements to find missing angle measures Author: Jay Waggoner, Value Added Publishing Get all 51 Pre-Algebra Proverb puzzles by purchasing this MATHACROSTICS book for only $9.95! See below for details. For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueadd
Preview of All 15 Middle School Cartesian Cartoons,graphing,algebra,powers,operations

All 15 Middle School Cartesian Cartoons,graphing,algebra,powers,operations

This is the entire set of fifteen Cartesian Cartoon Puzzles intended, for the most part, for middle school students. Many could be used with fourth graders, likewise, many could probably be used for older students needing review and practice. (I believe that my count of 43 pages worth of puzzles and solution pages is correct . . . but I may be off by a page or so in the count.) Our Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle series is intended to offer different slants and blends from most of the “gr
Preview of "The Essence of Vertical Angles"

"The Essence of Vertical Angles"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be … - Working with vertical angles, supplementary angles, and algebra Authors: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books ca
Preview of Pre-Algebra Proverbs,digital 51 Puzzle Supplementary Teaching Resource

Pre-Algebra Proverbs,digital 51 Puzzle Supplementary Teaching Resource

We believe this book of “mathacrostics” puzzles can be appreciated by two major audiences. It will definitely be useful to those wishing to review, re-learn, or learn beginning algebra and geometry (pre-algebra) – while having some fun doing so. Working back and forth between the quote and the problems should provide any necessary, or needed, discovery, insight, and preparation. For those who simply enjoy doing math, it will provide an alternative recreational puzzle to crosswords, word
Preview of "Let' s Not Get Cross Multiplying"

"Let' s Not Get Cross Multiplying"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be … - Solving proportions Authors: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books can be found at enasco.com, eaieducation.com,
Preview of "I Believe There's a Similarity Here"

"I Believe There's a Similarity Here"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be… - Working with proportions and similar triangles Author: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books can be found at enasc
Preview of "Getting the Angle on Algebra"

"Getting the Angle on Algebra"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be … - Working with algebra and the sum of the angles in a quadrilateral Authors: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books
Preview of Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,name polyons,perimeter,OH My!

Cartesian Cartoon Puzzle,middle school graphing,name polyons,perimeter,OH My!

OH My! In this graphing puzzle, the student will: 1). plot points in a coordinate plane (no fractions). 2). draw line segments. 3). reflect segments and plane figures across the x- and y-axis. 4). name polygons by the number of sides. 5). find the perimeters of some polygons. 6). find the area of a square. 7). recall the number of degrees in a right angle. Please do not be intimidated by the 8.1 Core Standard number if it appears in the "core numbers" . . . it is the one that has the s
Preview of "Angular Reasoning"

"Angular Reasoning"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be … - Working with algebra and angle sum in a quadrilateral Authors: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books can be found
Preview of "Let's Get Things Straight"

"Let's Get Things Straight"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be… - Converting distance measures in the metric and customary measurement systems Author: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzz
Preview of Just the Explanations for Pre-Algebra Proverbs Mathacrostics

Just the Explanations for Pre-Algebra Proverbs Mathacrostics

This offering is NOT the collection of 51 Pre-Algebra Proverbs Mathacrostics Puzzles. It IS the collection of 51 Explanations of how to do the problems involved in each of the 51 puzzles . . . which you may already have . . . or you can purchase through another listing. Explanation 1 precedes Mathacrostics Puzzle 1 . . . through Explanation 51 preceding Mathacrostics Puzzle 51. If you'd like hard copies of either the book or these Explanations please contact us through our Value Added
Preview of "Solving Mini-Mysteries"

"Solving Mini-Mysteries"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be… - Solving one-variable equations (level 1) Author: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books can be found at enasco.com,
Preview of "Polygonal Problems"

"Polygonal Problems"

In this puzzle from our book, PRE-GEOMETRY PUZZLE RIDDLES, students will be… - Calculating areas of various shapes Author: Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora, Value Added Publishing For more fun, low priced, math puzzle books for the junior high and high school ages, visit us at www.valueaddedpublishing.com. Our MATHACROSTICS series includes Pre-Algebra Proverbs, Algebra Sports Quotes, Algebra 2 Movie Quotes, and Pre-Geometry Puzzle Riddles. All of our puzzle books can be found at enasco.com, eaie
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About the store

Experience

Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora have a combined 53 years experience of teaching in the classroom and many, many hours of one-on-one tutoring. Although Jay may not appreciate how it will be noted that there is a significant age difference between us, our success as a small company is the product of understanding, monitoring and helping students maintain key mathematical disciplines. Our goals are established by our line of "trendy" and creative products.

Teaching style

Jay Waggoner and Matt Lora agree that students and teachers will have success in the math classroom by using 3 simple rules. 1) Teaching and Learning has to be FUN! 2) Students must memorize basic facts about numbers and their operations. 3) Monitoring of student performance must be weekly and should be cumulative using calculator and non-calculator assessments.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Jay Waggoner: Teacher of the Year Award at Shawnee High School (Lima, OH) 1996

My own education history

Jay Waggoner: BA and MA in teaching Mathematics Matt Lora: BA and MA in teaching Mathematics

Additional biographical information

For more biography information, please learn about us at http://www.valueaddedpublishing.com